Author: Royal Scot

Dates: July 3^rd
Location: Start Location: Empress Hotel at 721 Government St.
Websites:  https://sightseeingvictoria.com/tour/victoria-hop-on-hop-off/

Enjoy a tour of some of our best sights in Victoria and Oak Bay on a double decker bus.

They have 4 routes running for 90 minute loops every 90 minutes from 10:30am until 5:00pm with 15 stops.

This could change slightly daily so check with the agent on the day.

Dates: July 3^rd
Location: SilverCity Victoria Cinemas at 3130 Tillicum Rd
Websites: https://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/silvercity-victoria-cinemas

Enjoy your summer flix in the theatres again!

Tickets are limited with the added cleaning and safety measures to book your tickets early.  

Dates: July 3^rd  
Location: Imax of Victoria at 675 Belleville St.
Websites:  https://imaxvictoria.com/visit/

After months being closed the Imax Theatre is re-opening to visitors today!

Some adjustments have been made for everyone’s safety including tickets needing to be purchased in advance. See the website for all the new protocols.  

Dates: June 29 until September 30
Location: Throughout Victoria
Websites: https://www.tourismvictoria.com/reconnect

With Destination Greater Victoria we are offering a $75 Visa reward card to spend at local businesses when you stay with us for 2 nights or more. Just make your reservation 48 hours prior to the dates you’re looking to stay and quote this promo. Bookings need to be made directly with the hotel and rates are based upon HOT rates. Only a certain amount of cards are available so book now!

Call us at 250-388-5463 or 1-800-663-7515.

Dates: June 28 to July 5
Location: Anywhere Online
Websites: https://victoriapridesociety.org/

Although the annual Victoria Pride Parade and Festival will not be happening the celebrating will not be stopped and is being moved online. Some of the events like the Big Gay Dog Walk will still be happening only virtually. Go onto the website and find out where to stream/watch the daily events on various platforms!

Dates: TBA
Location: Throughout Saanich
Websites: https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/parks/events-in-park/music-in-the-park.html

As an alternative to Music in the Parks, Music in the Community will provide alternative ways to bring music to the community. They are in the process of working out the details and lineup but see that link for later updates.

Location: Victoria Parks & Recreation Facilities
Websites: https://www.victoria.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archives/2020-news/playgrounds-open-under-parks-and-recreation-recovery-plan.html

Since level 2 all of the cities playgrounds, parks and courts have re-opened with a few exceptions. With level 3 starting even more facilities will be available for public use!

Dates: June 15^th to July 15^th
Location: Throughout Greater Victoria
Websites: https://beatourist.ca/

With the global pandemic businesses and locals have had a hard few months and are needing some support, as well as we all need some R & R and fun.

Take a stacation in Victoria and support our local community!

Different businesses such as ourselves, restaurants and attractions are offering deals during this program. For ourselves if you stay for 2 nights or more you can get 50% off of the 2^nd night. Just quote the Be a Tourist deal and stay before July 15^th.

Call us now at 250-388-5463 and visit the website for more business offers.

Location: Fisherman’s Wharf at 12 Erie St.
Websites: https://gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf/

The businesses on our favourite docks are open after adding safety measures in place.

Restaurants will be at 50% seeing capacity and take-out options still available.

Please keep an eye out for the signs as the areas A, B & C will be closed to the public as they are still residential spaces.